Clinical Data Analyst

About the role:

There is one permanent, full-time position at 80hrs per fortnight within the Centre for Health Analytics.

You will be responsible for the processes and tasks associated with the extraction, visualisation, analysis and secondary use of clinical data from the hospital Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and other source systems. The Clinical Data Analyst role will include the analysis and documentation of the requirements of clinical subject matter experts, as well as the development, validation and troubleshooting of SQL queries, Epic EMR Reports, Epic EMR Dashboards and Power BI reports. The Clinical Data Analyst will work in collaboration with other clinical data analysts, researchers, and other technical experts in the Centre for Health Analytics to understand how clinical workflows and data capture processes affect data captured by the EMR and to reinforce the appropriate use and interpretation of this data.

Classification for this position is in accordance with Award 10 - Managers and Administrative Workers.

Depending on experience and qualifications, this will range from AO71 (Grade 7, Level 1) to AO75 (Grade 7, Level 5), FTE base salary from $114,436.40 to $124,912.84 per annum, plus superannuation.

What you'll achieve:

• Prioritise and complete clinical data service requests that achieve the goals of the Centre
• Work with subject matter experts to analyse clinical data problems and then design and document requirements for clinical data and analytics solutions
• Prepare and maintain training and support the team in the development of documentation including knowledge and code repositories, relating to Power BI reports, SQL code, EMR reports, EMR dashboards and other data products

Your skills and experience:

• A relevant tertiary degree in health science, health informatics, digital health, information technology, data science or equivalent and several years relevant experience in a similar role
• Experience in the design, implementation and validation of reports (or extracts) from a health information system such as an EMR, PAS or GP software system
• Demonstrated understanding of the healthcare sector and health information system(s) including data capture workflows, data validation logic and data reporting

If this sounds like you, or if you would like more information, please click here to view the position description. 

About the Department:

The Centre for Health Analytics enables the vision of Melbourne Children’s to become an internationally leading paediatric campus in the use of data to improve all aspects of patient care, operations, education, and research. The Centre delivers data services to the Campus, enabling access to data and analytics support, builds data infrastructure and is building a data enabled workforce through a range of workforce development initiatives. Our vision being to unleash the power of data to improve health.

What we offer: 

• Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum (and other additional salary-enhancing options!)
• Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
• Clinical Education Hub on-site to support continued training and professional development
• Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
• Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADOs) – 12 additional leave days per year
• Convenient location & close to public transport
• Staff immunisation drives
• Special events
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities 
• Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
• Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
• Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets (retail discounts & more)

 Other requirements: 

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure 

Application process:

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. 

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!  

For more information about this position please contact Janice Campbell, Data Services Manager via email: ***************@rch.org.au

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. 

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close: 27 August 2026.